Cyber Security Architect

About us   We’re proud to be Australia's #1 Great Place To Work in Technology, 2026. We have also been named Australia's #1 Great Place to Work 2025 for the second year running! This is in addition to being Great Place to Work Certified 3 years in a row.    Macquarie Cloud Services are the Australian specialists in cloud services for business and government. Locally owned and operated, with an industry-leading customer service model, we’re trusted by our customers to provide the services that enable their business success.   We have made it our challenge to make our people feel good and love the work they do. Because of this, our people are energised and motivated in their work.    We believe that collaboration & team connection is key for success. This role will be based in Sydney with a blended working arrangement of 3 days in our CBD offices & the remaining working from home. #LI-Hybrid   ABOUT THE ROLE This is an opportunity to join a high-growth, well-funded team investing heavily in Cloud, AI and Cyber Security, working with leading Microsoft technologies including Defender, Sentinel and Azure Security services. We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead the design and delivery of Microsoft security solutions for our customers. This is a senior technical leadership role at the heart of Macquarie's Managed Security Practice, combining hands-on architecture, pre-sales engagement, and strategic direction for our Security Operations Centre (SOC). The purpose of the Cyber Security Architect position is to define and deliver the strategy, scope, technology, platforms, and processes for the SOC. You will be the technical authority who shapes how we detect, respond to, and remediate threats across our customer base translating the evolving Microsoft security ecosystem into productised, repeatable, and measurable managed services. Beyond the SOC itself, the Architect will provide technical guidance relating to the overall operation of Macquarie's Managed Security Practice influencing service design, tooling decisions, automation strategy, and the continuous maturation of our detection and response capabilities. You will play a significant role in enabling the SOC to operate at peak efficiency and provide effective and measurable customer satisfaction and innovation focused on security, solidifying Macquarie's position as a leader in managed security services.